Teatro Tivoli (Lisbon, Portugal)
Teatro Tivoli (Lisbon, Portugal)
On November 30, 1924, the Cine-Teatro Tivoli opened to the public for the first time, with the premiere of VIOLETTES IMPÉRIALES, a silent film by Henry Roussel.
Built by the Lima Mayer family and designed by architect Raúl Lino, the Cine-Teatro Tivoli opened with a capacity of 1114 seats, making it the largest movie theatre in Portugal at the time.

In 1925, the Teatro Novo theatre company was founded and put on numerous plays. Other national and international theatre companies also adopted the venue for their performances, as well as ballet companies and orchestras. In 1930, after the appropriate technology had been installed, the first sound film was exhibited, THE LOVE PARADE by Ernst Lubitsch. Constantly being renovated, the Tivoli became a symbol of Lisbon and the Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue), classified as a Monument of Public Interest in 2015.

Today, under the name Teatro Tivoli BBVA and under the management of the UAU entertainment company, the Tivoli is one of the few remaining large cinemas in Portugal. Having celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, the Tivoli continues to host most diverse cultural events, from theatre plays to concerts, premieres and film festivals.